A few guys who picked up the reference models from us are complaining that they aren't loud enough, though they're running pretty hot. But the second you crank up the fan speeds, they get noisy—so you're basically stuck choosing between heat or noise.
So, here’s what you can get from driftingdrifter88 click since we can't find any R9 380s in stock locally up to $500 As for Nvidia, they have those GTX 960 blower cards available, but I wouldn't go for those if I were you.
The GTX 1060 generally outperforms in DirectX 11. Just take a look at the reviews Your gaming experience will be great regardless of which one you pick; there aren't any massive performance gaps here. It’s not like the 480 is lagging significantly behind in DirectX 11, nor is the 1060 falling way behind in DirectX 12. Naturally, the exact percentages will fluctuate depending on the specific game and the particular review you're reading.
- Only the high-end motherboards come with built-in Wi-Fi, so there's really no point in chasing that; you're better off just picking up a USB dongle or a dedicated PCIe card. - DDR4 is technically the newer standard, and while you won't notice a massive difference in real-world usage, if you're building a brand-new platform and your budget allows for it, go with DDR4. - 1080p is still a perfectly fine resolution. You can stick with a GPU in that tier as long as it has a DVI or HDMI port—keep in mind that most modern, high-end cards have completely ditched analog signals. - The 480 performs much better in DirectX 12 and Vulkan scenarios.
I can't say for sure about those licenses, but honestly, that's nowhere near enough money to pick up a decent laptop equipped with Microsoft Windows and an SSD, let alone one with a touchscreen.
The 4GB reference models are technically 😬 But honestly, just forget about those reference cards and their price tags.
By the way, check out that 470 series roundup I linked in the news section. It’s an excellent, detailed review—probably the best one yet—delivered with that classic German precision. The charts are incredible, and the performance actually exceeds expectations; when you use the overclock modes or BIOS settings, they regularly outperform the GTX 970 in DirectX 12, much like what you see in the Guru3D reviews. 🙏 Of course, you can also push the clock speeds a bit higher than those factory OC modes/BIOS settings allow.
The only thing unique about this specific roundup is that they test everything inside a PC case rather than on an open test bench, which offers a much more "real-world" perspective. Plus, they provide performance boosts for every GPU across every game, along with interactive graphs.
Here’s an interesting comparison for you—on Newegg, most GTX 1050 Ti 4GB cards are sitting at $199–$219, while the EVGA R9 380X is priced at $199 and the Gigabyte model is $219 (those two are usually the budget leaders here, often the only ones even in stock). The cheapest Asus option is $219, and PowerColor is leading the low end at $169. So, there you have it, guys: the price of an R9 380X is roughly
Keep in mind that the 380X is already at the bottom of its price range and the card is practically phasing out (it's dropped from $767), whereas the RX 470 is likely to keep sliding down. By next year, we might see a rebranded version selling for $400 😬
Look, we’ve already covered this ground. MSRP doesn't include sales tax, and once you factor in extra costs—currency conversion fees, our local retailer margins, and shipping—the math changes. We really need to benchmark against European pricing; we shouldn't be trying to take US prices and just tack on an extra 7% because their tax rates differ from ours. Unless the price sits significantly above those adjusted benchmarks, there isn't much to complain about. Anyone who expected a GTX 1050 Ti to cost $180 here was living in a fantasy land. I was anticipating prices closer to what we saw with the 380x, and it looks like that's exactly what we're getting (even with the massive hype surrounding it). For instance, if a PC Red Devil is retailing for €219 in Germany, we should expect to see something around $600 locally at launch. Eventually, though, prices will almost certainly drop by $100-$67 .
Here’s the deal: even with a 980Ti in the mix, gaming performance won't see much of a boost—he might notice a slight difference depending on the title, but it's negligible. For rendering, the hardware performs a bit better, but you have to ask if he actually needs that extra power for occasional projects. Honestly, would he even feel a few seconds of saved time when working on shorter videos? The only reason to pull the trigger on this is if he's just looking to burn through cash for the sake of it.
It’s always the same story when new GPUs drop. The RX 380X launched at around $350, the GTX 1050 cost just as much as—if not more than—the GTX 960 back in the day, and even the GTX 650 $433 had its price spikes. It’s never really a smart move to buy during those first few weeks because you're essentially paying a "newness tax," but if someone needs an upgrade right this second, they don't have many better options anyway, so there isn't much room to get ripped off.
$27 This is pricier than what you'd find at Best Buy. If we look at how things work over in Germany, Nitro cards tend to be more expensive than ASUS, EVGA, or PowerColor, so it makes sense for them to be the cheaper alternative here.
In my opinion, the prices aren't actually that crazy, considering these GPUs just hit the shelves. It’s $608, after all—what else is out there right now that beats this performance for the same amount of cash? A price drop is bound to happen eventually, though.
We can pretty much toss the MSRP and reference models out the window. Custom coolers drive the cost up and don't really reflect AMD's baseline pricing. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if those reference cards don't even see much market presence; they might just be a little teaser to kick things off.
It’s surprisingly tough to find a single review that compares the R7 260 x directly against the gtx 950. Basically, this kind of gap exists between them (though the 750Ti is still a solid contender for you). You'd end up paying about $33 an extra hundred bucks, but you'd at least get a much quieter card.
I don't know which Case you're using, but this is roughly equivalent to buying a brand-new unit for around $100-$50 . EDIT
I eventually tracked down some data from a German site. They even have an interactive comparison tool—just click here to see it.
Jamie Jones58 said:Here are some shots of the Case: Image #1 Image #2
If everything you mentioned fits inside this Case, then we're golden. 😁 If not, throw in a photo of another one and I’ll probably just grab that PC from Best Buy instead. 🙂
A front view would have been helpful too. Honestly, I wouldn't bother swapping it out for that other one listed $67; it doesn't make much sense to me. Just give it a good cleaning, maybe add some fans (front ones if there's room), and call it a day. It reminds me of those generic Dell or HP office towers.
As for the R7 260 x, go for it if the performance meets your needs.